Yellow Wife: A Novel

I usually write my reviews right away, but this book was just too good to put into words. I’ve savored it. It took me longer to read because of the heartaching feelings while reading parts. I even looked up about it and saw it was based on a true story. Or the character was based on a real person. I’ve known all my life slavery was bad but some stuff I never knew. And for some idiotic reason, I thought women may have been spared some of the really bad stuff. But omgosh, I can’t even imagine what they went through. How could anyone treat another human like that? Sorry to rant. I’m so thankful for this book and author. And the way it was written is superb. Never have I had so much feeling in a read. And it’s not even the genre I usually read. I have a major book hangover now. It’s been weeks and I just can’t get into others as much. I want to read this one over, it’s so good and I pine over already finishing it. The characters are so amazing. I loved it so much, I bought the audiobook so I could listen while I worked. The narration was something not to be missed. Even if you don’t like audiobooks, try this one because the narration brings it alive even more. This should be required reading for all high schoolers!

This book was an easy read. It can be very graphic and upsetting but a lot of it came from true events that took place. Although fictional characters a lot was based on truth and characters that the author researched. I love how she talks about how she came up with the story and research in the back of the book. This book is genius storytelling. It has a really good visual on the pain endured upon slaves and how sometimes u have to do whatever it takes to survive even putting your pride aside. This is a love story told in a unique way. I got lost in Pheby Delores Brown (main character). I put myself in her shoes and asked could I really do what she did and make the sacrifices she did to survive. As a mom. Absolutely! As someone of a high yellow complexion I wonder would I have Been in her position and had to endure what she did. I hear people make jokes about how as a light skinned African America I would be a house worker back in the day which people say is better than being in the fields, but is it. I also learned that there was a difference with slaves living in the city vs being on a plantation. At the end of the day a slave was still a slave and there were moments where u are reminded of that no matter how much better one think their situation is. These characters are definitely memorable. And the author has a fascinating way of captivating an audience. I just ordered more from this artist. (The darkest child).

The slave trade in the US was brutal and unforgiving and Johnson brings it to life with particular sensitivity. This isn't a book for the squeamish but it's an important story, one that shouldn't be forgotten.

I am an avid reader and about once a decade I come across an extraordinary book. Much less often, I find an an amazing author. This is an extraordinary book written by an amazing author. Incredibly well written, fast-paced, and completely engrossing. I have found that to be the case for every book I’ve read by this author. Her storytelling skills are truly remarkable. I cannot recommend her enough or adequately articulate how much I admire her books.

It was difficult to read without hating how things were. Br that as it were. I loved this book. I was taken through every single emotion.

I absolutely enjoyed the read. I inhaled it in 1.5 days. Sadeqa is a gifted writer. It tells the true harshness of slavery, regardless of gender or skin color. This was hard to read at times but the story is golden.

This book was a hard read but I will say also a must read!! Education of the past is not pretty and it will make your skin crawl and break your heart. Thank you to Sadeqa Johnson for this book and the journey to tell this story !!

This book is a good read! It was hard for me to put the book down. There are some parts that are not easy to read based on the nature of the events and incidents in the book, but still, it’s a good historical fiction book.

This is a heart rendering story about a girl from a slave mother and plantation owner father, she is educated from the main house, until the owners wife dies and the new wife starts the cruelty and finally sells her into the slave trade, she was bought by the owner of the notorious jail owner and there starts her persecutións..heart rendering life having 1 son by her lifetime love and 5 daughters by the jail.owner. thank God Abolition of slavery came into effect!!

It's a book worth reading. The premise is the slave trade in America in the 1850s. It's a historical fiction with a female protagonist & is a must read!

Once again Sadeqa Johnson brings a deep awareness to the life many endured years ago. Her writing stirs many emotions for me, tears, empathy, anger, & joy I love the books this author writes

Accurate historical novel, beautifully written

I liked this book very much. I learned from how much black people were hurt and still are. The struggle to survive must be seen in the context of history.